Chances > 0%?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I know I'm really sub-par compared to most people compared to MIT, so I'm just curious if my chances at MIT are >0%. I'm a senior and I'm real borderline about whether I should apply or not (since I'm not sure my chance exists). Thanks for any advice. </p>

<p>SATs: </p>

<p>Reading: 740
Math: 710
Writing 720</p>

<p>Subject Tests: </p>

<p>Math 2: 800
Physics: 740
Chem: 710</p>

<p>AP Comp Sci 5
AP World History 5</p>

<p>Class rank is on the low side, about top 15%. Strong upward trend though, all of my low grades were from Freshman year. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars are fine but not really spectacular. </p>

<p>Thanks for any advice or suggestions.</p>

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<p>Why are you asking? You could see by comparing your stats to the averages listed on MIT's site that you're well within their range.</p>

<p>Chill.</p>

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<p>At worst, the application only costs, what, sixty dollars? I mean, yeah, it's one less video game this Christmas (if either of those is something you're into), but that's what borrowing from friends is for.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply.</p>

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<p>I don't think the information/stats you posted are really helpful in evaluating your chances. Do you have a passion or two? Do you devote a lot of time and effort to your passions? Do you fit the mission (initiative, passion, collaborative attitude, mission, not in this order, I am probably forgetting a few, you can check the MIT admissions website...). I find that scores and grades seem to matter a LOT less than those attributes. So, you can figure out for yourself if those are attributes you have :-). After that, it's out of your control, except doing the best you can on your application.</p>

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<p>wow, 4 responses within 20 minutes... we need to find something better to do while waiting for admissions decisions. lol</p>

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<p>Subpar?! Heck, my scores are about like, a hundred under yours and even I'm applying! What've you got to lose?</p>

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<p>Nothing, except like $50 (and i have to get more rec copies). But who cares about $50?</p>

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<p>I'd say your chances are infinitely greater than 0%. You can interpret that ambiguous statement however you like :-)</p>

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<p>class rank is really important...</p>